Atilano Vecino Escuadra

Atilano Vecino Escuadra (born 18 August 1958), known simply as Atilano, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a right back. He spent the vast majority of his career with Celta Vigo, with whom he made 183 appearances in La Liga, scoring five goals. He later worked on the coaching staff and in the press office for Celta.

Playing career Zamora

Atilano was born in Coreses in the province of Zamora, Castile and León, and began his career with hometown club CD Coreses. He spent the 1979–80 season with Gimnástico de Melilla in the Tercera División, before returning to Zamora for the next two years. The club were relegated at the end of the 1981–82 season for failing to pay their debts. as Celta took on a Barcelona side featuring new signing Diego Maradona.

Atilano retired from football in 1994 as he neared his 36th birthday. This was not a fitting end to his Celta career, which had seen him make 392 appearances for Los Celestes in all competitions, scoring eight goals.

Retirement

After retiring, Atilano continued to work for Celta. He held various roles, including working on the coaching staff and in the press office.

Honours Celta Vigo Segunda División: 1991–92 Copa del Rey runners-up: 1993–94

Career statistics

1. Appearances in the 1983 Copa de la Liga 2. Appearances in the 1984 Copa de la Liga Segunda División 3. Appearance in the 1985 Copa de la Liga Segunda División 4. Appearances in the 1986 Copa de la Liga